1c Buff, Re-Issue (123).
Vertical pair and single, tied by large negative "6" in square cancel,
"Boston Mass. Nov. 29" (1880) circular datestamp on Mulready facsimile
advertising cover of E. A. Holton, a Boston stamp dealer, Halifax
receiving backstamp, large rectangular repair in address area (expertly
done and practically unnoticeable)VERY FINE APPEARANCE. THE LARGEST RECORDED FRANKING OF THE ONE-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE, OF WHICH ONLY SEVEN COVERS ARE RECORDED.
This cover is not one of the six listed in the 1869 PRA census. Ex "European" Collection (Image)
2c Brown, Re-Issue, "Specimen"
Ovpt. Ty. B (124Sb). Original gum, h.r., deep rich color nicely
contrasted by clear strike of blue "Specimen" overprint at bottom, pulled
perf at top left, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, undercatalogued in Scott (Image)
3c Blue, Re-Issue, "Specimen"
Ovpt. Ty. B (125Sb). Original gum, h.r., bright color, clear strike of
blue "Specimen" overprint at bottom, Very Fine and choice, scarce, with
1987 P.F. certificate (Image)
6c Blue, Re-Issue (126).
Original gum, lightly hinged, perfectly centered with wide even margins,
bright and fresh paperEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 6-CENT 1869 RE-ISSUE.
With 2002 P.F. certificate (Image)
12c Green, Re-Issue (128).
Original gum, small h.r., deep rich color and proof-like
impressionVERY FINE AND CHOICE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Only 1,584 sold. (Image)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue
(132). Original gum, lightly hinged, incredibly rich colors and
proof-like impressions on fresh paper, perfectly centered with wide and
well-balanced margins all aroundEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE IN THE FINEST CONDITION ATTAINABLE.
Only 1,356 sold. With 1997 P.F. certificate (Image)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue
(132). Original gum, small h.r., deep rich colors, choice centering
with well-balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE. A BEAUTIFUL STAMP.
Only 1,356 sold. (Image)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue
(132). Large part original gum, deep rich colors and proof-like
impressionsVERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Only 1,356 sold. With 1974 P.F. certificate. (Image)
90c Carmine & Black, Re-Issue
(132). Large part original gum, h.r., deep rich colorsFRESH AND VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE 90-CENT 1869 PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
Only 1,356 sold. With 1964 P.F. certificate (Image)
1c Brown Orange, 1881 Re-Issue
(133a). Complete pane of 70 with imprint and plate no. at top, without
gum as issued, rich color, natural s.e. at bottom, tiny tear in top left
selvage, Position 13 with small thin and Position 10 with small toned
spotFINE-EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE COMPLETE PANE OF THE 1881 ONE-CENT PICTORIAL RE-ISSUE.
The stamp was printed in sheets of 150 and cut into panes of 70 and 80. There are three panes known to exist. (Image)